VOV.VN - Each year in the third lunar month, Vu Ban in Ninh Binh becomes especially vibrant with festival drums and vivid colours. The torch procession on the night of the fifth day is the climactic moment, forming a symbol of faith.

VOV.VN - More than 60,000 people travelled to Phu Tho province in the first three days of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the Ancestors Land Culture and Tourism Week 2026 to offer incense in tribute to the Hung Kings and take part in cultural and artistic activities.

VOV.VN - A recent fashion show themed around Vietnamese children and cultural heritage at Shenzhen Fashion Week has featured images of President Ho Chi Minh and the “Five Things Uncle Ho Taught Children” on the runway.

VOV.VN - The market for the Cold Food Festival this year is diverse in both varieties and price ranges, yet traditional bánh trôi (glutinous rice balls with palm sugar filling) and bánh chay (glutinous rice dumplings served with sweet soup) remain the top choices among consumers.

VOV.VN - The Ok Om Bok Festival of the Khmer community from Vinh Long province was vividly reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 18, helping preserve traditional cultural values while introducing the rich heritage of southern Vietnam to the public.

VOV.VN - On sunny days, Tho Ha village by the Cau River turns into a vast open-air drying yard, where sheets of rice crackers blanket courtyards, alleys, and communal spaces, forming a vivid portrait of a traditional craft village.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge that spans the Red River is undergoing a two-month restoration to ensure the safety of pedestrians and traffic.

VOV.VN - The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, a designated special national relic, has been transformed into a “Garden of Light” featuring hundreds of lanterns crafted by artisans nationwide to mark the 950th anniversary of Vietnam’s first national university.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted a welcoming ceremony for his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico who is on an official three-day visit to Vietnam, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on April 13.

VOV.VN - April marks the start of the lily harvest in Hanoi's Tay Tuu flower village, where farmers work across vast fields to cut and bundle flowers for the market.

VOV.VN - A special art programme titled “Sounds of a New Era” was held on the evening of April 11 at October 30 Square in Quang Ninh province, featuring a range of impressive performances to mark the opening of the 17th National Radio Festival-Quang Ninh 2026.

VOV.VN - Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu laid wreaths at the Independence Monument, the memorial to former King Norodom Sihanouk, and the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument in Cambodia on April 10, at the start of his official visit to the country.

VOV.VN - Despite facing many challenges over the years, water puppetry in Khuc Thua Du Commune, Hai Phong City has not only survived but flourished, attracting both local and international visitors to its enchanting shows.

VOV.VN - At dawn at Ly Son port in Quang Ngai province, central Vietnam, fishing boats return one after another, their holds full after a night at sea, while family members help unload the catch, their voices and laughter easing the fatigue of a long journey.

VOV.VN - Each year on Ly Son Island of central Quang Ngai province, a unique festival called Lễ khao lề thế lính Hoàng Sa (Hoang Sa Flotilla Ritual) is held, bringing history, spirituality, and the sea together in a powerful tribute to Vietnam’s maritime past.

VOV.VN - Spring transforms the Hue Imperial Citadel as pink and purple Ngo Dong flowers, the “royal flower” of Vietnam, enchant visitors and celebrate the nation’s imperial heritage.

VOV.VN - Nestled on the serene outskirts of Hanoi, Phung Xa craft village has been weaving delicate lotus silk for centuries, where artisans transform lotus fibers into shimmering, ethereal fabrics.

VOV.VN - The Bun Voc Nam festival of the Lao ethnic community in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, takes place along the Nam Mu stream, attracting residents and visitors. Rituals for good harvests and well-being are held with xoè dances, drum and gong performances and water splashing, conveying hopes for a peaceful and prosperous new year.

VOV.VN - An exhibition of Vietnamese folk paintings opened on March 26 in Thuan Thanh ward, northern Bac Ninh province, offering visitors a closer look at Vietnam’s rich folk art traditions.

VOV.VN - Phu Tho province has introduced a night tour “Đền Hùng lung linh nguồn cội” (“Hung Temple – glowing with ancestral roots”), as it positions itself as a key tourism hub in Vietnam’s northern midland and mountainous region following administrative boundary adjustments, supported by favorable geography, improved transport links and diverse tourism resources.

VOV.VN - The Bac Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism introduces the province’s cultural heritage, shaped by a long history and reflected in a rich and diverse cultural heritage that attracts visitors.

VOV.VN - Every March, when the cool breeze still lingers over Vietnam’s northwestern region, the forests of Sơn Tra (Himalayan crabapple) in Nam Nghep village, Ngoc Chien commune, Son La province bloom into a sea of white, blanketing the hillsides and enchanting visitors with a scene both majestic and poetic.

VOV.VN - In the vibrant setting of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism out the outskirts of Hanoi, the S’tieng ethnic community from Dong Nai province brought their early-spring ritual to life on March 22, praying for peace, prosperity, and harmony.

VOV.VN - More than 1.2 million people participate in the 2026 Olympic Run for Public Health and National Security across Vietnam on March 22, marking the largest edition of the nationwide event to date.

VOV.VN - A mass paper fan dance performance featuring nearly 3,000 elderly participants in Hanoi has been recognized as the largest of its kind on record in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - More and more foreign tourists are visiting Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province, central Vietnam, to experience rural life firsthand, including feeding ducks, riding buffaloes, and fishing alongside locals.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese border guards have simulated the use of trained sniffer dogs to detect and apprehend drug-related criminals at Tra Co Border Guard Post, Quang Ninh province.

VOV.VN - Early in spring, local people of the K'Ho ethnic group in Lac Duong commune, Lam Dong province, head into the forest together, trekking upstream along the Krong No River to search for a special species of stream fish, which they bring home to enjoy or share as gifts.

VOV.VN- Across Vietnam on March 15, election day brings a vibrant nationwide atmosphere as voters head to polling stations. From voters in mountainous areas, islands and border regions to elderly voters, the images capture a strong sense of democratic spirit and civic responsibility on the country’s major national day.

VOV.VN - Joining nearly 79 million voters nationwide on March 15, Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man cast their ballots at polling stations, exercising their civic duty on election day.